Tolerant Patience – What is it? -Ep 70

June 10, 2016 Robert Thurman

In this podcast Professor Thurman talks about anger, patience and compassion. He explains that the fuel for anger and intolerance is frustration and mental discomfort. Professor Thurman advises us not to let this build up, and instead learn how to use this energy skillfully.

This episode was recorded in Indonesia as part of the Geographic Expedition called “Spiritual Journey to Bali & Borobudur with Dr. Robert Thurman & The Venerable Tenzin Priyadarshi” on March 27, 2016.

Heated words, cool malice, deadly feuds, the furious rush of adrenaline-anger is clearly the most destructive of the seven deadly sins. It can ruin families, wreck one's health, destroy peace of mind and, at its …